• Model Crosley CR6236A-WA Jasper
• Type 3-Speed Belt-Drive Turntable
• Speed Options 33 1/3, 45, and 78 RPM
• Bluetooth Built-in Bluetooth receiver for wireless streaming
• Speakers Dynamic full-range stereo speakers
• Aux Input Yes
• Headphone Jack Yes
• RCA Output Yes
• 45 Adapter Included
• Cueing Lever Yes
• Detachable Legs Yes
• Finish Deep walnut with gold accents
• Design Inspiration Crosley innovations over 100 years
• Country of Design USA
• Customer Support USA-based

There’s something rather magnificent about a turntable that doesn’t apologize for what it’s. The Crosley CR6236A-WA Jasper vinyl record player arrives as a proper bit of kit that understands the marriage between form and function in a way that feels almost inevitable once you’ve laid eyes on it.

Picture this: you are standing in front of something that looks like it could’ve graced a living room in 1972, all sleek tapered legs and that gorgeous walnut finish with gold accents catching the light just so. But here’s where it gets interesting – this isn’t some nostalgic exercise in aesthetic alone. The Jasper is dressed in mid-century vibes while carrying the genuine article under the hood. It’s a bluetooth record player that actually understands what you want from your vinyl, whether that is spinning your treasured albums through wireless speakers or keeping things intimate with the built-in speakers and headphone jack.

What strikes me most about the turntable is how it manages to be genuinely portable despite its handsome exterior. Those detachable legs aren’t some gimmick – they’re a nod to the idea that great music shouldn’t be confined to one corner of your home. You can set it up anywhere, anytime, and be playing your records within minutes. The aux input and RCA output mean you are not locked into any particular listening ecosystem either; this is a vinyl record player that plays nicely with others.

The three-speed belt-drive mechanism handles everything from your precious 78s right through to modern pressings, and that included 45 adaptor shows someone actually thought about the complete picture. Bluetooth connectivity lets you stream music to it or pipe your albums through whatever speakers you’ve got lying about. It’s the sort of design philosophy that Crosley has been refining for rather a long time now – that blend of vintage appeal and thoroughly contemporary practicality.

At just under a hundred quid, the Jasper represents something rather refreshing: a record player that doesn’t make you choose between looking good and sounding decent. Crystal-clear sound from those dynamic full-range stereo speakers, proper functionality across the board, and a design that’ll make you actually want to keep it visible on your shelf rather than hidden away. That’s the total package, really.